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Hello felow bolters.I just purchased a 1940 pickup in pieces. It has a nove clip and the nova rear in it already( put in by a hotrodder in lethbridge. should be good. will check)has almost everything in it but is a long term prodgect. i will get pics up when i get it home this weekend. first off, what would be the best book to buy for this truck? one of the factory assembly manuals? just something for reference. Thanks
Barry

Custom builds don't go 'by the book'. If there is a factory assembly manual for '40s it might help you with some of the cab details but as far as mechanicals, you're on your own.

Actually, there is a lot of info available on this site as to assembly of sub-components like cab mounting, box assembly & mounting, etc. Depending on how much of the original frame remains, things like radiator shell, fender mounting, etc. shouldn't be too difficult. Nova clip should have engine mounts for a SBC ?. If you get stuck, give me an email - pleased to help out if I can

OK thanks guys.
Bruce it looks like it would be as close of a buildup as yours. i was going to go with a 400sbc and 700R4.
It has minimal rust, just the blue baked on paint.
Ill get it home and itemize everything and go from there.
Barry

Well i have it home and its gonna be a big long term project.(aren't most LOL)
I have some pics here- http://rides.webshots.com/album/581220297RGQJgB?vhost=rides
As it turns out, its a 1 ton. is there any difference in fender size or shape?
It has a 74 nova clip and rear end. the frame has been shortened the 10 inches to make it 113 inches long.
most of the stuff is there. i will need to shorten the box and running boards 10" to make it 1/2 ton size.
I think the first thing to do is get a new cab support brackets and set the cab where it needs to be and that would give me a good starting point.
Bruce-you will probably get a few e-mails from me LOL. Thanks.
The boy will be learning how to weld and sand soon LOL
Barry

Not sure about the differences between the 1/2 and 1 ton trucks. You might want to contact 3b ( Bob ) on this board. He is a font of knowledge, and has many different trucks in his collection.

Thanks for the tip Bruce! I talked to B3 (Bobb) and he said there is no difference between the 1/2 and 1 ton. It all gets bigger with the big bolts. Now does any one have any ideas where to start? LOL
Barry.